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Taylor Leach

Assistant Editor of Dairy

Taylor Leach is the Assistant Editor of Dairy Herd Management and Milk Business Quarterly, blending her background in journalism and dairy farming. Raised on a dairy farm in Kansas, she now farms in Wisconsin with her husband. She is actively involved in cattle showing and agricultural advocacy.

Latest Stories
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News
Carving a New Path: How Wisconsin Native Transforms Cheddar into a Canvas for Dairy Advocacy
What started as a simple curiosity has turned into a one-of-a-kind career. Today, Vicki Janisch turns blocks of Wisconsin cheese into art while staying connected to the industry that shaped her.
March 25, 2026 04:13 PM
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Taylor Leach
"We're eager to offer the retail system and its growers access to high-quality triticale seed and proud to be able to provide new products that can help support responsible agriculture practices," says Gary Nowaczyk.
Education
Better Timing Your Triticale Silage Harvest Pays Off
Boot stage or soft-dough? The timing of triticale harvest can change what your cows get from the feed.
March 24, 2026 03:00 PM
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Education
Check In on Your Health Before It Checks Out
You take care of your land and livestock—don’t forget to take care of yourself.
March 23, 2026 05:04 PM
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Taylor Leach
sand bedded stalls
Education
Rubber Flooring Tips for Installation Maintenance and Longevity
Installing and maintaining rubber barn flooring the right way can reduce lameness and boost cow comfort.
March 23, 2026 04:26 PM
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News
Camelina: A New Cover Crop Option After Corn Silage?
Camelina may be unfamiliar to many, but it’s emerging as a low-risk option for smarter crop rotations.
March 20, 2026 03:11 PM
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Education
The Butter Run: A Hands-On Way to Connect With Dairy
This new fitness trend has gone viral on social media, putting butter in the spotlight.
March 18, 2026 02:11 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
Lock in Gains: How LRP Can Help Protect Beef-on-Dairy Profits
Record‑high beef‑on‑dairy calf prices are reshaping dairy producers’ bottom lines. But experts warn without a deliberate risk management strategy during sky‑high markets, those gains can evaporate just as fast as they appeared.
March 18, 2026 12:10 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
U.S. Bovine Semen Slipped 4% in 2025, Exports Hit Record $327M
Even after losing a major export market, the U.S. bovine genetics industry bounced back in 2025.
March 17, 2026 12:20 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Does Short Corn Stack Up as a Silage Option?
With BMR corn becoming less available, short-stature corn is emerging as a silage option that can still improve fiber digestibility.
March 16, 2026 03:31 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Could Lasers Help Keep Birds Out of the Feedbunk?
Birds are a costly nuisance around the farm. A new technology using laser beams could offer another way to keep them away.
March 13, 2026 04:09 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Dairy Production
The Top Three Biggest Mistakes When Using Crowd Gates
Crowd gates are often one of the most used tools on a dairy. However, just like any tool, crowd gates can be used incorrectly and can sometimes negatively impact cow comfort and welfare.
March 12, 2026 10:41 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
How AI Is Learning to Read Dairy Herd Data
From predicting lameness to estimating milk production months ahead, artificial intelligence is starting to change how dairy farms use their herd data.
March 11, 2026 02:43 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
Maker of Babybel Cheese Announces Major Expansion in South Dakota
Bel Group is doubling down on Babybel as demand for high-protein cheese snacks keeps climbing.
March 11, 2026 06:19 AM
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Taylor Leach
Beef-on-Dairy
News
Are Beef-on-Dairy Calf Prices the New $24 Milk?
Beef-on-dairy calves are bringing in record prices, giving farms a welcome boost when milk markets are tight.
March 09, 2026 05:10 PM
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Taylor Leach
Chopping Silage
Education
Life After BMR: How Dairy Farmers Can Rethink Corn Silage
As seed companies phase out brown midrib corn silage hybrids, producers are reevaluating how to maintain forage quality and milk production without the once-popular option.
March 06, 2026 03:24 PM
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